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Oxford School Shakespeare: The Tempest

The Tempest , in the popular Oxford School Shakespeare series, updated with a fresh new look.

William Shakespeare

Suitable for:  Students aged 11-14 in the UK and in international markets.

Price:  £7.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-832500-0
Publication date: 04/03/2010
Paperback: 160 pages
Dimensions: 216x170mm

Availability: In stock.

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Description

Specifically designed for secondary students, The Tempest is a popular and ideal for contextual reading and exam preparation. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes


Features

  • Full, unabridged version of the popular Shakespeare play, ideal for contextual reading and thorough exam preparation
  • Additional information and reading lists
  • A range of illustrations, both decorative and explanatory
  • Encourage instant comprehension with clear notes and commentaries giving detailed explanations of difficult words and passages
  • Explores themes such as forgiveness and treason

This page was last updated on 22 December 2024 at 20:30 GMT

Table of Contents

Introduction
About the Play
Leading Characters in the Play
Synopsis
The Tempest: Commentary
State of the Art
Shakespeare's Verse
Source, Text and Date
Characters in the Play
The Tempest
The Tempest: the Source
Enchantment and Ariel
U.A. Fanthorpe, 'The Heir'
Music in The Tempest

Background
England in 1611
William Shakespeare, 1564-1616
Approximate Dates of Compostion of Shakespeare's Works
Exploring The Tempest in the Classroom
Ways into the Play
Setting the Scene
Keeping Track of the Action
Characters
Themes and Key Ideas
Shakespeare's Language
Exploring with Drama
Writing about The Tempest
Further reading and Resources